PIER71™️ Smart Port Challenge 2023
Smart Port Challenge is an annual innovation challenge organised by PIER71TM to attract start-ups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions to step forward and address key challenges faced by the maritime industry.
The solutions can be under any of the 5 Key Categories stated below.
Key Categories
![Maritime Green Technologies](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Environment-_-Energy.png)
![Smart Shipping](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Smart-Fleet.png)
![Digitalisation (AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity)](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/services-e1621583783364.png)
The Journey to Smart Port Challenge Finals has Begun!
18 Start-ups from 7 countries have been selected to participate in this year’s Accelerate programme, as finalists of Smart Port Challenge 2023.
Over the course of eight weeks, the start-ups will delve into a world of opportunities to refine their products and solutions, broaden their horizons and establish significant relationships within the maritime industry.
PIER71™ Accelerate is not just a programme; it’s an ecosystem designed to nurture their development. They will gain access to a treasure trove of resources, including masterclasses, workshops, mentorship sessions, networking events and a lot more. Each of these meticulously curated sessions is designed to equip them with insights, skills, and perspectives that will be pivotal to their entrepreneurial journey, providing opportunities for market validation and potential collaborations with industry leaders.
Smart Port Challenge
2023 Timeline
08 Jun 2023
![Launch Day](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/announcement-300x300-1.png)
Launch Day
Revealing the list of innovation opportunities and key dates
08 Jun - 03 Aug 2023
![Calls for submission](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Calls-for-submission.png)
Calls for submission
Start-ups submit their proposal based on the innovation opportunities available
04 Aug - 12 Sep 2023
![Shortlisting of finalists](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Shortlisting-of-finalists.png)
Shortlisting of finalists
Shortlisting process with a panel of maritime, technology and entrepreneurial experts
18 Sep - 08 Nov 2023
![Accelerate](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PIER71-Accelerate.png)
Accelerate
Shortlisted finalists are enrolled into a 8 week market validation and customer discovery programme
15 Nov 2023
![Semi-Finals](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Closed-door-judging.png)
Semi-Finals
Closed door pitching in front of judges for final shortlisting of grand finalists
21 Nov 2023
![Grand Final](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Grand-Final-for-top.png)
Grand Final
Grand finalists pitch in front of judges, partners, investors and other maritime veterans to secure the top prizes of the challenge
Why Participate?
![Mentoring and coaching](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Mentoring-and-coaching.png)
![Mentoring and coaching](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Mentoring-red.png)
![Access to maritime corporates, investors, venture capitalists, serial entrepreneurs, as well as other PIER71<sup>TM</sup> partners](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Access-to-maritime-corporates-1.png)
![Access to maritime corporates, investors, venture capitalists, serial entrepreneurs, as well as other PIER71<sup>TM</sup> partners](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Access-to-maritime-corporates-red.png)
![Opportunity to address real challenges and identify customers](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Opportunity-to-1.png)
![Opportunity to address real challenges and identify customers](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Opportunity-to-red.png)
![Access to workshops and masterclasses conducted by industry veterans and domain experts](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Access-to-workshops.png)
![Access to workshops and masterclasses conducted by industry veterans and domain experts](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Access-to-workshops-red.png)
![Product and business model validation](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Product-and-business.png)
![Product and business model validation](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Product-and-business-red.png)
![Eligibility to apply for grants (up to S$100,000) towards prototype development](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Eligibility-to-apply.png)
![Eligibility to apply for grants (up to S$100,000) towards prototype development](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Eligibility-to-apply-red.png)
![Cash prizes for top three winners](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/noun_Cash-Prize_573461.png)
![Cash prizes for top three winners](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/noun_Cash-Prize_573461-red.png)
![Sponsored residency at PIER71’s Landing Pad](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sponsored-residency.png)
![Sponsored residency at PIER71’s Landing Pad](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sponsored-residency-red.png)
![Branding and media exposure](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Branding-and-media.png)
![Branding and media exposure](https://pier71.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Branding-and-media-red.png)